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These article series examine the electronics industry from a historical perspective

Electronic History

A Timer to Remember

Oct. 20, 2023

Even in the age of MCUs, the NE555 remains useful decades after its inception.

Communications

The Voices of Ethernet

June 30, 2023

A video series from the Ethernet Alliance on the history and movers in the Ethernet industry.

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Electronic Design: Then and Now

Nov. 11, 2022

We take a look back at Electronic Design issues over the years as we wrap up our 70th anniversary.

Analog

What’s All This Floobydust Stuff, Anyhow?

Oct. 25, 2022

A sixteen part series written by Bob Pease as part of his Pease Porridge column.

Blogs

Uncle Martin’s Amazing Box of Dreams

Aug. 19, 2022

My weird Uncle Martin wore many hats, but he was a teacher at heart. Besides teaching aviation tech to inner-city high-schoolers, he taught me to be curious about everything and...

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Test & Measurement

Do You Recognize These? Early Test & Measurement Tools

Aug. 17, 2022

There is no precision without feedback, and these early tools are among those that helped engineers optimize their creations.

Test & Measurement

The Electronic Clocks of Patek Philippe Once Ran the World

Aug. 9, 2022

We visit the largest collection of Patek Philippe electronic clocks ever assembled for public viewing, in New York City.

Industry Insights

Series: Then and Now

April 11, 2022

Check out these technology articles that look back and forward in time.

Editor's Choice

Electronic Design 70th Anniversary

March 30, 2022

Electronic Design celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022. In this space, we'll be adding articles and other media content that looks back at our history and the technologies ...